Cub Cadet BC 509 Operator's Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit's
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit's manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit's manual.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Install the cutting attachment shield on
the shield mount by inserting the three
(3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE: The cutting shield MUST be
installed when operating the unit as a
trimmer.
Unleaded
Gasoline
Press primer bulb 10x and move
choke lever to Position 1.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Choke Lever
Move choke lever to
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Position 2.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Push 6"-7" ends into
®
the holding slots.
back 6"-7".
Place D-handle over the shaft housing and
Remove the cap from the
onto the bottom clamp at minimum of 6
boom. Push the bottom add-on
inches from the end of the shaft grip.
into the coupler. Turn the knob
Tighten the screws with an appropriate
clockwise to tighten.
tool until the handle is secure.
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Crouch in starting
position.
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Continue to squeeze
throttle control and
move the choke
lever to Position 3.
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
Bump
Knob
Insert 10' of 0.105"SplitLine
Unscrew bump knob
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
clockwise. Remove
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
inner reel and spring.
Insert lines through eyelets in spool.
Insert spring and reel into spool.
6 in.
Min.
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
PRESS the lockout in;
Pull the rope 5 times.
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
control for ALL further steps.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat the starting instructions. If the unit
still fails to start, refer to the operator's
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
If the engine is hot: Move the choke lever to
Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times,
squeeze the throttle control and pull the
Continue squeezing the
starter rope until the unit starts. Run the unit
throttle control and run unit for
for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during
additional 30 to 60 seconds to
this time. Then move the choke lever to
complete warm up. The unit
may be used during this time.
3"-4"
®
through Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
counterclockwise.
5 X
Position 3.
Pull lines firmly to release
from holding slots.